(1)
Every twelve months for
disability financial assistance (DFA) and Ohio works first (OWF) assistance
groups not included in paragraph (B)(2) of this rule.

(2)
OWF assistance groups under a three-tier
sanction who sign the JFS 03804 "Ohio Works First/Food Assistance Sanction
Compliance Agreement" ( rev. 8/2013) or the client registry system-enhanced
(CRIS-E) generated equivalent form and if it is received by the county agency
on or before the last day of the sanction period as set forth in rule 5101:
1-3-15 of the Administrative
Code are not required to complete a reapplication.

(6)
The inability to complete the
reapplication within the prescribed length of time shall not interfere with the
prompt payment of benefits or be the basis for termination unless the
assistance group fails to cooperate with the reapplication.

(C)
What is the responsibility of
the county agency in the reapplication process?

(g)
Gathering
medical documentation and referring the case to the disability determination
unit if a member of an assistance group has, appears to have, or alleges to
have a physical or mental condition which may limit their ability to work
pursuant to rules 5101:
1-39-03 and 5101:
1-5-20 of the Administrative
Code;

(j)
Complying with rule 5101:
9-2-02 of the Administrative
Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) plan adopted by the county
agency in accordance with rule 5101:
9-2-02 of the Administrative
Code. This includes, but is not limited to, providing the assistance group with
an explanation of their rights under the ADA and offering additional screening
to any work eligible individual that discloses, has, or appears to have a
physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life
activities.

(f)
For client registry
information system enhanced (CRIS-E) purposes, the signature date is the date
that the county agency receives the signed JFS 07204.

(g)
To expedite the reapplication process,
the county agency may send the documents identified in paragraph (D)(2)(e) of
this rule with the interview appointment letter.

(h)
The reapplication is not considered
complete until all of the required documents are returned by the assistance
group excluding the JFS 07501 and the JFS 07217 which are not required to be
returned. This includes all of the documents listed on the JFS 07105.

(i)
The assistance
group or authorized representative requests a face-to-face interview;

(ii)
The assistance group or authorized
representative does not have a telephone; or

(iii)
The county agency worker determines
that it is appropriate in order to resolve eligibility determination issues for
the assistance group.

(b)
If the reapplication interview is
conducted as a face-to-face interview, the provisions set forth in paragraphs
(D)(2)(e) and (D)(2)(h) of this rule are applicable, with the exception of the
completion of the JFS 07204.

(c)
If
the reapplication interview is conducted as a face-to-face interview at the
county agency, the recipient shall be given the opportunity to review and sign
the CRIS-E generated printed copy of the information (PCI).

(a)
If CRIS-E is down or unavailable for an
extended period of time, the JFS 01846, "Case Worksheet: Cash, Food Stamps and
Medical Assistance Interview" (rev. 05/2005) shall be used.

(b)
The JFS 01846 is completed by the worker
and the recipient shall be given the opportunity to review and sign the JFS
01846. The information on the JFS 01846 is then entered into CRIS-E at a later
date.

(E)
What is considered a failure to cooperate in the reapplication process?

Failure to cooperate in the reapplication process and the
verification requirements shall result in a termination of OWF, DFA or RCA.
Failure occurs:

(1)
When the
information/verification is not provided after the county agency properly
advised what information/verification is needed to determine eligibility
provided no request for assistance in obtaining information/verification is
received by the county agency; or

(2)
When the county agency is not given
necessary information to assist in obtaining the verification needed to
determine eligibility; or

(3)
When
the assistance group fails to participate in a scheduled reapplication
interview.

(1)
County agencies
can reinstate benefits for assistance groups that have terminated for failure
to provide required verifications or take a required action.

(2)
The county agency shall reopen an
assistance group that has been proposed for termination without requiring a new
application when the required verifications are provided or actions are taken
within thirty days of the benefit termination date.

(3)
The county agency shall prorate the
assistance group's benefits beginning the day the verifications were received
or the action was taken.

(4)
The
assistance group has the option to refuse the pro-rated benefit.